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Viswanathan Anand, the 15th undisputed chess champion and surely the greatest Indian chess player of all time, was born on December 11, 1969, in Mayiladuthurai in Tamil Nadu, the southeasternmost state in India.
After an opening run of eight draws (a record for the opening of a world championship match until 21 November 2018), Anand won game nine with a powerful exchange sacrifice, but then lost four of the next five. He lost the match 10½–7½.
Viswanathan "Vishy" Anand, a former World Chess Champion renowned for his tactical brilliance and deep understanding of the game, has favored several openings throughout his career. While he has a diverse repertoire, some of his favorite openings include: 1. **Sicilian Defense**: Anand has frequently...
The #1 ranked chess player in the world, Magnus Carlsen, battles the reigning World Chess Champion, Viswanathan Anand, in Round 9 of the 2012 Chess Masters Final in Bilbao. The opening is a Sicilian Defense, Canal-Sokolsky Attack where Carlsen sacrifices a pawn to induce kingside weaknesses.
Apr 21, 2023 · What is the favorite opening of Viswanathan Anand? Viswanathan Anand is known for his versatile opening repertoire. However, he has often favored the Ruy Lopez opening when playing with white pieces and the Sicilian Defense when playing with black pieces.
Dec 11, 2019 · India’s opening move: How Viswanathan Anand created a chess legacy that changed the game. In very few sports around the world can a starting point be identified, but for India and chess that...
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European Chess Club Cup 2023 | Open. October 1st - 7th | 7-round Swiss | Classical time control | Carlsen, Anand, Rapport. Levitov Chess Week 2023. September 22nd - 26th | 10-player Double Round-Robin | Rapid Time Control. World Rapid Team Championship 2023. August 26th - 28th | 12 Round Swiss | Rapid Time Control. SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz Croatia
Viswanathan Anand on his new opening move in FIDE - Hindustan Times. By Susan Ninan, Chennai. Aug 22, 2022 08:04 PM IST. India’s five-time world chess champion explains why he has taken on...
